The Vance R and Colleen H Andrus Family
The Vance R and Colleen H Andrus Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware, operating under the legal name The Indigo Oak Fund. Established in 2022, the foundation is dedicated to advancing individual potential through strategic philanthropic support across education, the arts, social justice, and community development.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.2M
+2.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$624K
+39.1% YoY
Grant Count
97
+29.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+7.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to recognize and advance individual potential and support effective programs that contribute to this purpose. The foundation emphasizes:
- Education – Supporting lifelong learning and educational initiatives
- The Arts – Funding programs that enhance creative expression and community engagement
- Women and Children's Issues – Addressing domestic abuse, food insecurity, gender equity, and related concerns
- Equal Justice Under the Law – Supporting fairness in the justice system, rehabilitation and anti-recidivism programs, civic engagement, and the development of social justice professionals
The foundation seeks to foster personal empowerment and achievement while recognizing and respecting the value of each individual.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 24 grants in 2024, with total grant distributions of approximately $375,437. Recent grantees have included:
Grant Range
s and Types:**
Average Grant
$4,000–$5,000
Review Cycle
begins in November, with inquiries reviewed from November 1st through October 31st. Organizations invited to apply are notified by December, with applications opening in January. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Colorado (primary focus area)
- California
- New York
- District of Columbia
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets and Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $10,038,378–$10,247,005
- Total revenues: $244,007
- Total expenses: $618,476
- Annual giving: Approximately $414,947–$415,000
- Giving rate: 4.1% of assets
Historical Distribution: The foundation distributed between $100,000 and $105,000 annually from 2022 to 2023, with increased activity in 2024.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,247,005 | $10,038,378 | $10,318,896 |
| Revenue | $939,379 | $244,007 | $470,547 |
| Expenses | $795,459 | $618,476 | $219,050 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $668,725 | $501,148 | $128,697 |
| Net Investment Income | $851,958 | $328,241 | $191,993 |
| Distributable Amount | $555,692 | $529,255 | $497,589 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
148 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from The Vance R and Colleen H Andrus Family
Indigo Oak Fund: Education Grant Program
THE VANCE R AND COLLEEN H ANDRUS FAMILY
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Indigo Oak Fund: Grant for Women & Children's Issues
THE VANCE R AND COLLEEN H ANDRUS FAMILY
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Indigo Oak Fund: The Arts Grants
THE VANCE R AND COLLEEN H ANDRUS FAMILY
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is administered by Foundation Source as the principal officer. The foundation is governed by six officers and trustees.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Andrus | DIR | 1 | — |
| Colleen Andrus | DIR, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | 1 | — |
| Lori Andrus | DIR | 1 | — |
| Shannon Andrus | DIR, SEC | 1 | — |
| Vance Andrus | DIR, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | 1 | — |
| Ashley Leary | DIR, TREAS | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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